Rose Ellen White
Aug 31, 2026
Rose White, 72, of upstate New York, passed away on August 31, 2026. Born in Utica, NY, on October 12, 1953, to Carl and Ellen (Helena) Servatius Falk, and was one of 16 children. Rose was a woman of deep faith and boundless generosity.
On April 21, 1979, she married the love of her life, Laurence White. Over their 47 years...
Harold F. Bishop
Aug 30, 2026
Harold F. “Hawk” Bishop Jr., 85, of DeKalb Junction, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Jessica and Larry, surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 29, 1940, Harold was a man built from North Country iron, pure grit, and an unshakable heart. A Lifetime resident and legend of St. Lawrence County, Harold served as the very soul of...
Ricky J. Powell
Aug 28, 2026
Ricky J. Powell, 66, of Canton passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, August 2026.
Ricky was born November 18, 1959 in Potsdam, a son of the late Stanley and Geraldine (LaPoint) Powell. Ricky was a proud past member of the Potsdam Fire Department, was an avid Boston Bruins fan, and loved music and collecting records.
Ricky is survived...
Thomas A. Owney
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas A. Owney, 63, of Potsdam died on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, where he was in the company of family.
Tom was born March 28, 1963 in Bronx, New York and raised in Queens, a son of the late Arthur and Alice McGlaughlin. Following high school graduation, Tom served proudly in the United States Navy...
Gregory E. Yaddow
Aug 24, 2026
Gregory E. Yaddow, 72, of Gouverneur died tragically on Monday, August 24, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Stockholm.
Greg was born June 3, 1954 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Arthur H. and Wyoma A. (Webster) Yaddow. He attended Heuvelton Central School. Greg was a truck driver for several companies in Florida...
Constance M. Hewes
Aug 17, 2026
Constance M. Hewes, 81, of Canton, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home with family by her side and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Connie was born November 12, 1944 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Irene (Roth) and James Vandermark. She graduated from Wyalusing High School in Pennsylvania. On November 27, 1965, Connie...
Shirley A. Hourihan
Aug 16, 2026
Funeral Mass for Shirley Ann (Haney) Hourihan, 90, of Canton will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, Canton. Burial will follow in be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours for Shirley will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton....
Craig LaPoint
Aug 16, 2026
Craig D. LaPoint, 64, of Russell, passed away at home on August 16, 2026, with the support and love of his family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Craig was born September 8, 1961, in Canton, NY, to the late Lawrence E. and Betty (Powers) LaPoint. In 1980, he graduated from Knox Memorial High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army....
Anne L. Niles
Aug 11, 2026
Anne L. (Lytle) Niles, 70, of Canton died on August 11, 2026 at the Gouverneur Hospital, where she was in the company of family. Anne had been in failing health for some time.
Anne was born April 30, 1956 in Rensselaer Falls, a daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth “Betty” (Chase) Lytle. Anne graduated from Canton High School and earned...
Wayne Calvin Eells Sr.
Jul 28, 2026
Wayne Calvin Eells, Sr., 78, of Russell died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at his home where he was in the company of family while under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.
Wayne was born March 15, 1948 in Hermon, a son of the late James C. and Nina (Bice) Eells. Wayne was a graduate of the Union Springs Academy...
Nancy A. Parrow
Jul 25, 2026
Nancy A. Parrow, 80, of Russell, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love of her family.
Nancy was born February 28, 1946 in Pyrites, a daughter of the late Alton A. and Esther (Dafoe) Ashley. She attended Canton High School and later received her GED. On September 4, 1993 in Pierrepont, Nancy...
Michael J. Collo
Jul 23, 2026
Michael J. Collo, 78, of Canton died on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days following a brief illness.
Michael was born March 22, 1948 in Canton, a son of the late Michael A. and Madeline (Boshane) Collo. He was a graduate of Canton Central School. Michael worked for 39...
Paul A. Lobdell
Jul 7, 2026
Paul A. Lobdell, 72, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 7, 2026 at his home. Paul was born February 13, 1954 in Canton, son of Francis “Mahlon” and Doris (Thornton) Lobdell. He spent his life in Vermont where he did mechanics, carpentry and building solar energy.
Paul leaves behind a cherished son, Skylar Lobdell of Washington State,...
Thomas Paul Dildine
Jul 5, 2026
Thomas Paul Dildine, 66, of Hermon and formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 5th, after living with respiratory illness for several years.
Thomas grew up in Romulus, New York, with his parents, Paul and Marcia Dildine. He enjoyed crafting with his mother and playing cards and dice games with family. He fondly recalled spending childhood summers camping...
Janice R. Lozo
Jun 24, 2026
Janice R. (Foster) Lozo, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had a brief stay.
Janice was born April 26, 1946 in Canton, a daughter of the late Archie and Elyda (Williams) Foster. She graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School. A marriage to John Archer gave Janice her children, Brian and Angie, but...
Lorraine J. Horne
Jun 21, 2026
Lorraine J. Horne, 78, of Gouverneur passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown where she was in the company of family.
Lorraine was born October 11, 1947 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Delma M. (Baker) Blackburn. Lorraine graduated from local area schools. Lorraine was predeceased by husbands Earl Fredenburg with...
Lawrence K. Tyler
Jun 20, 2026
Lawrence "Hippie Larry" K. Tyler
October 16th, 1964 – June 20th, 2026
Lawrence Keith Tyler, Born Lawrence Rolland Gillett, Age 61, of 3995 County Road 17; Old DeKalb, NY 13630, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at his home in the pit hole sanctuary by the ponds.
Larry is survived by: his son Christopher M. Tyler; five of six brothers, Carl Alden...
Joseph C. Wood
Jun 11, 2026
Joseph C. Wood, 79, of Canton died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 surround by loved ones at the Westchester Medical Center, Tarrytown, New York, where he had been a patient for a few days.
Joe was born August 22, 1946 in Canton, Joe was the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Briggs) Wood. He graduated from Canton High School before...
Michael Jon Whitcomb
Jun 8, 2026
Michael Jon Whitcomb, 63, of Potsdam passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. His health had been failing for some time.
Mike was born December 6, 1962 in Canton at the EJ Noble Hospital to Elbert and Marthena (Van Brocklin) Whitcomb. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School and enlisted in the US Marines to serve his country. Following...
Linda Brown
Jun 5, 2026
Linda Brown, 76, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Linda was born December 13, 1949 in North Syracuse, a daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Holbrook. Linda have a love for cooking, was a taxi driver, spent several years as a caregiver at United Helpers, was a district manager for the Watertown Daily...

